Plastic Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in KVT Hospitals is a surgical speciality department involving the reconstruction, restoration or alteration of the shape of the human body. Plastic surgeons in KVT Hospitals perform diagnosis of the problems and assess the situation and decide on the best treatment to be followed for the patient.
Plastic Surgery is divided into two categories; Reconstructive Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
Reconstructive Surgery Procedures
Following Reconstructive procedures are commonly performed in KVT Hospitals.
- Trauma
- Hand Injuries (Trauma, Congenital deformities, Post burn contracture, Tendon reconstruction, peripheral nerve reconstruction, Nerve decompression surgery, Hand bone fracture fixation)
- Burns upto 40%
- Soft tissue reconstruction by skin grafting and flaps
- Microsurgery
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Foot Reconstruction
- Lymphedema Treatment (Filariasis)
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Scar revision (Surgical treatment for scars)
- Nerve tumor removal & reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction
- Tissue Expansion
- Facial Reconstruction
Cosmetic Procedures
Following Cosmetic procedures are commonly performed in KVT Hospitals.
- Gynaecomastia(male breast reduction)
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Augmentation (implants)
- Breast Lift
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- Liposuction
- Rhinoplasty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Consultant
Dr. Lavanya Muddhuluru M.B.B.S., D.N.B.
Plastic Surgeon
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - FAQ
Cleft lip and palate repair surgery fixes the abnormal development, or birth anomalies of the lips and mouth. After the surgery the function and appearance of lips and mouth are brought back to normal.
Breast Reconstruction is a surgery by which patient’s breasts are restored to their normal shape, appearance, symmetry and size following a mastectomy or other health conditions.
Congenital Anomalies are a medical condition present in a patient from birth. The structure or function of the patient’s body deviates from normal condition.
Burn Care is the procedure to reconstruct the function and cosmetic appearance of burn scars present in the patient. In this treatment, surgical and non surgical techniques are used to restore the function and looks of the patient.
Face Surgery is performed for patients to improve the function and appearance of the face, fix any birth issues or fix injury issues. Also, cosmetic surgery is performed to improve the appearance.
Hand Surgery is performed to fix issues that impair the hand, arthritis or any disabling conditions that arise in the hand. After the surgery, the function and appearance is brought back to normal or near normal.
Skin Cancer Removal is a surgical procedure to remove cancer growth from skin. After the surgery the appearance and health condition is restored to normal.